Project Title: AQUAMAN - Aquatic systems’ evaluation for the Mitigation of water scarcity in Mediterranean islands and coastal tourist destinations under severe pressure
Donor: EU – Interreg Euro Med Programme
Coordinator: El legado andalusí - Andalusian Public Foundation (Spain)
Partners: European Public Law Organisation (Greece), Small Islands Organisation - SMILO (France), University of La Laguna (Spain), National Technical University of Athens (Greece), University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy), Energy and Water Agency (Malta), Portugal Tourism (Portugal), Ponza Municipality (Italy)
Project starting date: 04/2025
Project duration: 27 months
Countries: Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
The main objectives of the project are to:
- Strengthen the capacity of public authorities in Mediterranean islands and tourist coastal areas to manage water scarcity.
- Promote the use of non-conventional water sources like rainwater, stormwater, and treated wastewater.
- Implement sustainable water demand reduction measures and optimize water distribution systems.
- Establish transnational Living Labs for hands-on implementation and training.
- Create a Mediterranean-wide alliance to promote continued cooperation on water scarcity.
ACTIVITIES
To achieve its objectives, AQUAMAN foresees:
- the development of practical tools to support local water management;
- the creation of living labs focused on cultural and sustainable tourism, to test solutions in real-life settings;
- the implementation of pilot measures in islands and coastal regions under high tourist pressure;
- the sharing of best practices among the different partners and communities involved.